Striking close-ups of bird life in the Galápagos Islands and stunning landscapes in the Pacific Northwest were among the most memorable photos submitted by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions field staff this week.
Walla Walla, Washington
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, October 3, 2024
Lupine blooming along the trail at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site. —Jeff Grover, Naturalist
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Sullivan Bay, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape (7-Day), October 4, 2024
Galápagos penguin portrait with National Geographic Islander II behind. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
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Asmat, West Papua, Indonesia
Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea, October 4, 2024
Today we travelled upriver to the village of Uwus to be present for a canoe launching ceremony. The locals were dressed in full ceremonial attire and greeted us in canoes by the hundreds. —Brett M. Garner, Undersea Specialist
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Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands, October 4, 2024
A juvenile red-billed tropicbird peeks out from a crack in the lava. All we could see was this serene white face, sleepy and killing time. —Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
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New York Beach, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, October 5, 2024
In the afternoon we explored the coast by skiff, including a place called New York! Here we spotted lots of dusky-headed parakeets. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
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Victoria, British Columbia
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands, October 7, 2024
Totem pole and the front of a traditional big house in Victoria. —Sharon Grainger, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Mount Hood, Oregon
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, October 7, 2024
Sunrise with Mt. Hood in the background. —Steve Morello, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Desolation Sound, British Columbia
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands, October 8, 2024
Moon jelly appearance during our Zodiac cruise. —Patrick Webster, Undersea Specialist
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Columbia River, Washington
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, October 8, 2024
A flock of gulls takes flight as National Geographic Sea Bird enters the lock at McNary Dam along the Columbia River. —Eric Degerman, Wine Specialist
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